ZIP 47272 (Saint Paul, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47272: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Decatur County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 425 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Decatur County compares with Indiana
Decatur County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Decatur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Decatur County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 132.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Decatur County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Decatur County: 14.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Decatur County has recorded 425 truck crashes since 2015, with 163 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47272 since 2015: I-74 (2), I-74E (2), SR-3 (2), SR-9 (2) and CR-800 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47272 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Decatur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 2 |
| I-74E | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 104 |
| I-74W | 40 |
| I-74E | 39 |
| SR-3N | 20 |
| State Rd 3 | 14 |
| SR-3S | 14 |
| US-421 | 10 |
| US-421N | 9 |
ZIP 47272 at a glance
| Population | 1,844 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,117 |
| Median home value | $124,006 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Decatur County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +180% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 32 | +59% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +8% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47272
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47272?
425 truck crashes have been reported in Decatur County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 163 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47272?
February has the most truck crashes in Decatur County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47272?
Since 2015, Decatur County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47272 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Decatur County has 132.1 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47272?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.